License Mental Health Counselor

Richmond University Medical Center • New York, NY

101d • $39,683 - $48,430

About The Position

Richmond University Medical Center is seeking a passionate and skilled Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join our Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program. This grant-funded program provides comprehensive, community-based behavioral health services to youth and their families. The LMHC will deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care in both clinic and community settings, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to support each client’s individual needs.

Requirements

• Current New York State Licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – required
• Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families preferred.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed and person-centered care models.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a community-based, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical services in compliance with NYS Mental Hygiene regulations, RUMC policies/procedures, and standards for confidentiality, child abuse/neglect reporting, and documentation.
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centered care in accordance with program guidelines and client clinical needs.
• Collaborate with external providers, schools, physicians, and community agencies to coordinate care and enhance client outcomes.
• Incorporate case management duties into clinical work to support holistic care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, agency trainings, and high-risk case conferences.
• Maintain active professional development by attending at least four trainings per year.
• Meet departmental expectations for productivity, documentation, and patient engagement.
• Manage time effectively, including adherence to work schedules, patient appointments, and outreach requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree